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The agency is relatively small around 300 employees, mostly based in Washington, with about 20 stationed overseas. Created by Congress in 2004 and championed by President George W. Bush, the agency was designed to provide development aid while ensuring U.S. funds were used responsibly.
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It funds grants directly to foreign governments for infrastructure and development projects, many of which help counter China’s growing influence in Asia and Africa. At the time of the announcement, the agency had 20 projects in various stages of planning or execution.